MindBodyGreen cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on how a fasting mimicking diet may help individuals live longer. Yahoo also mentioned Longo’s research.
With help from the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, a community leader spearheads a support group for caregivers at First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles. Continue Reading Caregiver shares her experience, gives support to others
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Study reveals some good news, especially for men, say USC and Yale researchers. Continue Reading Older adults are experiencing “delayed aging,” better health
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From keeping pedestrians safe in Glendale to connecting people to social opportunities in Cudahy, USC students developed interactive tools to help improve quality of life for seniors across the Los Angeles region. Continue Reading Students take steps to make Los Angeles more livable for older adults
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The Healthy Minds Research Volunteer Corps links scientists with potential research participants of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds from across the greater Los Angeles area. Continue Reading Research that reflects the community
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USC social work and gerontology faculty member Maria Aranda answers questions to help you succeed at caring for a family member with dementia. Continue Reading 5 things to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
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The Washington Post quoted Eileen Crimmins of the USC Leonard Davis School about a study that found the Great Recession raised Americans blood pressure. “If you’re working with that much data and you get that much change, there’s something there in terms of causation,” Crimmins said. “The difficulty is often is getting the causation. But the more data you have about the before, the more certain you are about what caused the after.”
Changes in aging brains could make it harder to know when we’re being cheated, but prevention is possible, says Professor Laura Mosqueda. Continue Reading Why seniors are susceptible to phone scams and fraud, and how to stop them
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The New York Times, in a story about the anti-aging field, mentioned research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the possible health benefits of fasting-mimicking diet.
Forbes and Next Avenue ran a column by USC Leonard Davis School Dean Pinchas Cohen on how universities drive innovation in aging. “As we consider the drivers of the new longevity economy — what AARP describes as a powerful force of people, products and services that are changing the face of America — it is important to acknowledge the crucial roles that universities play in fostering this entrepreneurial enterprise that recognizes aging as an age of opportunity,” Cohen said.
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